A self-build project in London and a level-access home for retirees in Sussex are among the "breathtaking pieces of architecture" vying for Royal Institute of British Architect's House of the Year 2024.
The six-strong shortlist also includes a courtyard house in Cornwall, a residence in Sussex tailored to its ageing clients and a home in London designed for adaptability.
Outside the south of England, the only project to have made the shortlist is the transformation of a Grade II-listed stable block in Monmouthshire, Wales.
Top: Eavesdrop is among the houses shortlisted for the RIBA House of the Year award. Above: the home was designed by Tom Dowdall Architects. Photos by Rory Gardiner
The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) awards the House of the Year prize to what it deems to be "the UK's best new home". It was established in 2013 in place of the Manser Medal, which was set up in 2001.
RIBA president Muyiwa Oki described the 2024 contenders as "exemplars in sensitive restoration, climate-conscious design and ingenious urban placemaking".
The only project outside England is Plas Hendy Stable Block by Studio Brassica Architects. Photo by Francesco Montaguti
"Individually, they are truly remarkable, breathtaking pieces of architecture; together they offer scalable solutions to issues faced by our built environment ? from reinventing existing buildings to working with complex and constrained sites," said Oki.
"However, the...